Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
9CA49A
RGB
156, 164, 154
HSL
108, 5%, 62%
HSB
108, 6%, 64%
CMYK
5, 0, 6, 36
LAB
66, -4, 4
LCH
66, 6, 136
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 139
XYZ
33, 36, 36
LUV
66, -4, 7
HWB
108, 60%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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